Jeh

Heres the arabic version.

#theshiggychallengearabic

#theshiggychallenge

#inmyfeelings

The asian guy with the locked car was HILARIOUS!!!!

To enjoy this film in English, please turn on Closed Captions.

Jacques Jenn was a French youth with American dreams. He wasn’t chasing the full gamut of capitalistic treasure though, just a specific piece of it: owning an automobile. No big Buick bomb nor malaise-era sadcompact would cut it though. Jacques needed a Mustang. Grown up and living in Strasbourg with a son of his own but still captivated by these high-horsepower pieces of pop culture, Jacques decided to look for a restoration candidate. Eventually a friend found a ’68 GT Fastback—same year and body as the one in Bullitt—and over the next two years Jacques and his son restored the car to its current lightly modified but thoroughly gorgeous state of being. A few days after completion, he drove it to get married to the girl who supported the project from the beginning. Turns out the American Dream takes to translation.

See the photoshoot and further info here: https://petro.li/MustangFastbackGallery

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5 hours ago, ka_nu said:

Hi, Looking for a Peugeot mechanic in UAE to  do some troubleshooting on my 508.

would be great if you guys could recommend someone. having some issues with the RT6 and sunroof lately. 

(I would prefer to avoid the Peugeot service center for now). Thanks..!

UAE is an ambiguous word, a mechanic/workshop in Ruwais wont work right? 😛

If you specify which area or locality is preferred people might be able to recommend something quickly.

Might save you the trouble of traveling as well.

Cheers!

What is the maximum number of times you get free recovery pickup as per your individual insurance/?

Has anyone tried using that service??

Also do car insurances provide rent a car when there is a breakdown?

@sertac  This might inspire you!!!!

Its ok if the shape, size and even performance get similar to Jeep.. The only thing that shouldn't match is the price !!!

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Is this car the cheapest car in UAE for under 30k Dhs. 

Has anyone test driven this? or know someone who bought this car. ? 

Chery Arrizo 3 

Before anyone gets on the bandwagon of cheap Chinese cars are not reliable etc... This is the same company that has done a JV with TATA to start production of Jaguar and Land Rover in CHINA. 

On 6/11/2018 at 10:35 AM, vivian said:

Here we see the mother truck accompanying her offspring out in the wild.

1 hour ago, sertac said:

There is nothing to get excited about any Camry.

Lol!! Don't say that.... Its a beautiful and spacious car. and the latest model has been designed very well. 

I have always noticed the spaciousness of a Camry compared to other sedans in the same range.. It's a very comfortable car. 

On 6/3/2018 at 7:57 PM, desertdude said:

3rd party best insurance is which ever is cheapest, last time I fully insured a car was I think im 2005 so I wouldn't know about full insurance

It doesnt matter whether which category insurance you purchased. Its overall choice which you prefer... I am sure there are many ppl who use 3rd party.. hence every vote counts 

17 minutes ago, Gaurav said:

Where is RSA and AXA in the list? And maybe make a multiple selections so that we can choose more than one, as I like 3 insurance companies: RSA, AXA and Oman, fourth maybe Dar Al Takaful

Done! 

Hi Guys,

Need feedback on the car insurance which you guys prefer and why? 

What was the usual benefits that some car insurances don't have. Also please share the negative experiences. 

Kindly let me know if i missed any insurance company. 

Ok, guys, I think this discussion has gone from understanding the sustainability factor to an argument over which is better IC or EV. 

That was never my point. The point was about people should generally know the environmental benefits of opting for an EV over a IC car (if they can afford one i.e.) 

There are challenges and limitations obviously in going full-on EV. But at the moment if we start small scale like adopting public transport systems using alternative fuels and sources of energy it'll be really helpful for everyone and have a positive impact on the environment. 

18 hours ago, Gaurav said:

I totally agree and even if it does remotely then we are talking about 125 million vs 2 Billion = 1 (EV) :16 (IC) ratio by 2035-40

Electric cars being sold today can draw two to five times more power when they’re charging than electric cars that came on the market just a couple of years ago. But the impact of charging one depends on where it is on the grid and how it is charged. They don’t pose a problem if they’re charged slowly at conventional 110 volt outlets. And public fast-charging stations don’t impact the grid much because they are part of commercial grids that have transformers and other equipment sized to accommodate large loads.

Both PG&E and Southern California Edison are also working to avoid grid problems by offering special rate plans for EV owners. These give customers discounts for charging at night, during off-peak hours.

Electric cars can typically be programmed to charge at certain times, rather than just charging as soon as they’re plugged in. If car owners set their cars to be completely charged by a certain time, say 6 a.m., this has the effect of staggering when cars start charging. The start time depends on how depleted the battery is—to finish at 6 a.m. might require starting at 2 a.m. or 4 a.m., depending on how much charging is needed. So instead of a surge of power demand when people get home from work, the charging is spread out through the night.
It’s technically possible for utilities to communicate with cars to have them start charging when there’s excess power being produced, and stop when there’s a peak in demand. That way, utilities could use electric cars to help stabilize the grid, and avoid the need to use inefficient “peaker” power plants. Utilities could pay electric car owners to let them do this.

3 hours ago, Gaurav said:

After all this gir gir, I like to add that not all EV charging points (especially the fast ones) are free and secondly they are owned by different service providers means you need to get an account with 10-20 different providers to charge your car on the go (not nice). At least this is what I have seen in the UK early this year. From London to Oxford and London to Canterbury (diff routes) I have seen 6-7 different electric charge provider bay and none of them offered for free, not even the slow charge. Making an account requires some 20-50 GBP to get a card that will come in the post and then you pay per charge too. I assume it will be 1/4 of the Petrol cost but hassle and downtime will be ten folds at least for now.

Imagine you lose the freedom of pulling over in next fuel station be it Emarat, Eppco, Enoc or Adnoc and be sure to get your car topped up for next 300-500 kms. With EV you will be always pressurized to find the next charging point. Btw the home charging kit that comes with these cars is the slow charge that takes about 6-8 hours to fully charge with the household electric socket.

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1903: “The horse is here to stay but the automobile is only a novelty – a fad.” — President of the Michigan Savings Bank advising Henry Ford’s lawyer, Horace Rackham, not to invest in the Ford Motor Company.

2006: "Everyone's always asking me when Apple will come out with a cell phone.  My answer is, 'Probably never.'" — David Pogue, The New York Times.

2007: “There’s no chance that the iPhone is going to get any significant market share.” — Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO.

Everything that showed an advanced technology and was far beyond its current era in terms of usability and adaptability was always welcomed with skepticism. Thanks!! your statement proves we are going in right direction. :)

10 hours ago, desertdude said:

And all this talk about how harmful and dirty fossil fuel energy is sounds kinda hollow from someone who drives a big thirsty V8 himself.

Lol.. guilty as charged! That my friend is due to certain unfortunate circumstances... financial and personal as well..But definitely if given a choice i wouldn't mind changing my V8 into a tesla loaded beast... 

10 hours ago, desertdude said:

Im sure with enough money thrown in something better can be developed, just need the money. 

Yes i agree as well, but that's the point until and unless we dont come up with that tech shouldn't we at least try with other alternatives? as the saying goes.. Rome wasn't built in a day..  EV may not be or should not be (acc to you) the future but at least for now it can be a safer alternative or a mean to spread the message of saving energy and being mindful about the environment. 

When the E-cigarette was introduced everyone was skeptical about the batteries exploding .. imagine what will happen when you tell someone, here is your car it runs on nuclear energy. ........

Politicians and govts are always going to build bridges over imaginary rivers... that's never gonna change. 

The point is as an individual what would you choose... 

I hear your argument about accommodating the costs etc of battery packs and the energy required to run charging stations. However, consuming fuel at power plants to recharge electric cars is a more efficient process than burning it in a gasoline car engine. We basically have to choose the lesser evil option here even if both of them are harmful. 

16 hours ago, Barry said:

And the food is expensive a f. 30 dhs for unbaked nachos?

Smuggle your own food and water in a backpack or your GF's handbag..No need to buy expensive food at the cinemas  

It works for me..   😎

On 5/25/2018 at 8:04 PM, desertdude said:

One of my strongest beliefs is electric is NOT the way to go but being rammed down peoples throats because people have become lazy in innovation and money for new innovation is hard to come by so they are just screwing around with electric because its the lowest hanging fruit at the moment.

This sounds so funny.. I cant believe i am seeing this statement in 2018.. maybe in 1995 it made sense. 

The biggest point everyone in this thread is missing is EV is not a option anymore.. but it is something that should be strictly imposed and adapted all over the world. Has anyone of you ever considered the consequences of petrol cars? Please, please please educate yourselves on the extensive harmful effects that the oil and gas industry has had on planet earth over the past 20 years, and then make a statement. 

Does the word global warming or sustainability ring any bell? 

Look at the 59s and 60s even big manufacturers were experimenting with all sorts of things, like jet powered planes and even nuclear powered planes.

The day the tech to use these resources will  be made easy and inexpensive itll be used to power spaceships and interplanetary travel.. not cars alone. And yes it is all there in the making.. 

On 5/26/2018 at 12:09 AM, treks said:

"Going electric" is nothing but a buzz phrase, and governments claiming that they will be ready to ban the sale of cars with IC engines in 20 years are deluding not only themselves, but their voters as well. 

This week, Ford announced plans to introduce 24 electric or hybrid cars by 2022 (it also shared vague plans for a model called the Mach 1, which might be some sort of high performance SUV, to make that transition from your gas guzzler a little easier.) GM is already all-in on an electric future, along with Jaguar Land Rover, Volvo, and Aston Martin.

22 minutes ago, treks said:

Even though I have never been a Range Rover fan, and will likely never be, the words "Range" and "electric" don't belong in the same sentence.  

LOL i know what you mean..everyon who owns a RR is a victim of the relay nightmares...